Of Thee I Sing by Gregory Danner. For Concert Band (Piccolo, Flute 1/2, Oboe 1/2, Bb Clarinet 1, Bb Clarinet 2/3, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon 1/2, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1, Bb Trumpet 2/3, Horn 1/2, Horn 3/4, Trombone 1/2, Trombone 3, Euphonium, (Baritone T.C.), Tuba). Band Music. Grade 3. Score and parts. Duration 7:00. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.14710).
Of Thee I Sing was commissioned by Major Donald E. Schofield for the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. As the title suggests, the composition is based on the familiar patriotic tune "America." The piece is organized in three major sections that develop material from the song. Following an introduction, an original melody, lyrical and flowing in character with only a vague reference to the tune, is stated first in the horns and then throughout the ensemble. The middle section is driven by motivic fragments interspersed with intense percussion. The fragments coalesce into recognizable phrases from the tune, building to a peak. The music then transitions to the third and final section, a developed setting of "America" in its entirety. The piece ends with a glorious statement of the theme in the full ensemble.

America The Beautiful by Ryan Haines. For Little Big Band (ATB Saxophones, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, & Rhythm). Medium. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing (WA.60141).
A wonderful little big band approach to this patriotic song. Begins with a fully voiced chorale with trumpets in flugels. The remainder of the piece uses a "contemporary" straight 8th note feel, featuring tenor sax on the melody as well as an improv chorus. A big, full ensemble finish makes this the perfect "closer". Lead trumpet to high D. Medium. Big band setting of this arrangement recorded by Ryan Haines Big Band on "New Horizons" on Sea Breeze Jazz.